SBIR-STTR Award

It is proposed to increase dipole particle count within standard Navy chaff cartridges, and to address packaging issues related to short dipole lengths using a novel technology.

Benefit:
The proposed technology will enable DoD aircraft to more effectively defend against shorter, K-band threats using existing cartridges and launchers.

Keywords:
Dipole, Dipole, RCS, Chaff, K-band

Ultra-fine diameter aluminized glass fiber offers new possibilities for chaff at microwave and millimeter wave frequencies. The proposed effort will investigate new chaff cartridge configurations and enhanced dispersion techniques that promote increased RCS. During this program the team will develop new integrated manufacturing techniques, dispersion enhancement techniques, and cloud based RCS characterization tools.

Benefit:
Ultrafine dipole chaff and enhanced dispersion techniques can address emerging RF and mmW threats against military aircraft. Successful demonstration will enable new capabilities in aircraft self-protection.

Keywords:
MMW, Chaff, RCS, Dipole, Expendable countermeasure